Rev. J. Ernest Nix

NIX, James Ernest (Ernie) – Born Edmonton, Alberta, 10-Aug-1920, passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Home in Kitchener, Ontario, 21-Jan-2013 at 92.

Lovingly remembered by wife of 67 years Margaret Latter, brother, Nelson, surviving children, Jim (Renate), Suzanne (Arthur), and Doug (Kimberly), son-in-law Chris Andersen (Kathy), many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ernie is predeceased by his parents,  four siblings, and eldest daughter, Margaret Louise Andersen.

He achieved four degrees: Bachelor of Arts (University of Alberta, 1946), Bachelor of Divinity (St. Stephen’s College, 1947), Master of Sacred Theology (Boston University, 1970), and Master of Arts (McGill University, 1978).

His first church placement was in Barrhead, AB in 1947. He served congregations across the country, with his last full-time congregation in Westmount, QC. An avid reader, writer, and historian, active in many historical and church-related organizations, and past president of the Alberta Historical Society.  His favorite activities included collecting books, stamps, antiques, and postcards, singing and enjoying music, and curling in U.C. ministerial leagues.

Donations in Ernie’s name to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the Parkinson Society of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association, or the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada.

Place Of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
High School: Victoria High School
College: U of Alberta, St. Stephen’s College, Boston U and McGill U.
Place Of Work: United Church of Canada
Spouse: C. Margaret Latter
Wedding Date: 1946-03-16
Children: Margaret Louise Andersen, Robert James Nix, Suzanne Ruth Dyck and Douglas Scott George Nix
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, writing, history, stamps, postcards and ephemera, music and curling

Burial Date: February 9, 2013